Senior Systems AdministratorAccolade

Overview:
The Sr. Systems Administrator is responsible for implementation, administration, support, maintenance, and monitoring of server, storage, and network systems within Accolade.
Responsibilities:
Systems Administration
Provide Microsoft Windows Server operating system support
Provide network switch and firewall support
Active Directory maintenance and support
Add/Revoke/Change file share permissions
Support electronic mail, and other corporate systems
Perform routine maintenance and administrative duties.
Perform system upgrades as assigned by management.
Plan and perform appropriate procedures, documentation, inventory assessment, and other procedures related to IT Infrastructure.
Production Support
Support andor lead IT project initiatives
Implement production releases following established policies and procedures
Conduct software and hardware evaluations, provide technical analysis and implement systems to meet the company?s IT goals.
System assurance
Configure, administer, manage, and maintain systems monitoring platform(s) for servers and other critical systems
Maximize system availability and performance through and proactive server monitoring and Maintenance.
Monitor and analyze system components and make recommendations regarding system performance and stability
Maintain and monitor system backup environment to ensure regular periodic system state and data backups of servers and other mission-critical data sources.
Work with team to automate management tasks, streamline processes and perform standard administration functions as needed.
Liaise with Hardware, Software, and Support vendors as necessary
System Provisioning
Assist in procurement, installation and configuration of servers, network hardware, and peripherals.
Perform and coordinate effective installation and performance of advanced operating systems and software on servers.
Maintain system build procedural and configuration documentation
Technical Support / Troubleshooting
Collaborate with the IT department members, users and vendors to investigate operational, hardware and telecommunications problems.
Collaborate with support analysts to provide support for escalated network and server issues.
Support, monitor, test and troubleshoot hardware, Operating System, and software problems.
Carry out necessary tasks to implement solutions.
System Security
Participate in maintaining computer systems security and support corporate Information Security and Compliance efforts as necessary. Perform upgrades as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
Thoroughness with excellent attention to detail and follow-through
Self-starter that requires minimal supervision and can provide oversight for any assigned projects or tasks
Service oriented mentality with a focus on customer service
Proactive, Self-motivated, and goal oriented
Exhibit organizational skills to work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Ability to interact with multiple levels of personnel within the organization and externally.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Excellent troubleshooting skills